XGear has introduced its Blade slim hard shell case for iPhone 5. This protective case is ultra thin and XGear is taking pre-orders now and ships the case on February 14th. Here's more info on this upcoming case for the iPhone 5 from XGear:

The Blade 2 case is a two piece plastic shell that protects both the back and front of your iPhone 5. Snapping securely into place, Blade 2 adds virtually no bulk to your phone but still keeps it fully protected. An ultra-thin design (0.024 in.) allows Blade 2 to protect your sleek iPhone 5 while displaying the beautiful design of the phone. Cutouts maintain full access to all ports and buttons and covered corners protect your phone from accidental bumps and drops. The front shield act as a screen protector with full touch function.